SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE

The City of Butler is scheduling a power outage for the morning hours of 1:00am – 3:00am on Monday, April 8^th. The outage is scheduled for early morning to lessen the inconvenience to the citizens and businesses of Butler and is intended for general operations and maintenance at the electric generation plant. This will affect everyone that is served electricity by the City of Butler. The City of Butler wants to apologize for any inconvenience that is a result of the outage and thanks you for your cooperation.

Storm Sirens to go off tomorrow

The City of Butler will conduct the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens Wed., April 3, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.

BCMH April Employee of the Month

NATALIE MILLER is recognized as the Bates County Memorial Hospital Employee of the Month for April, 2013. Natalie has been employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Nursing Department since August, 2008. Natalie has been recognized by several patients and families for her excellent patient care. She is very attentive and caring to her patients. Natalie makes them feel like they are her only patient even when she is busy. Natalie does not complain and is always willing to help others. She does the little extra things to make our patients feel better like washing and braiding their hair. The hospital is fortunate to have Natalie on its healthcare team.

Students of the Month

The Adrian Optimist Club is pleased to honor Students of the Month from the Miami, Ballard, and Adrian schools. Criteria for this honor center on outstanding academic and civic achievement and school spirit. Staff at each of the schools make the selection, and their decision is based on expansion of these criteria. Selection is based on the criteria, but a student stepping up to a particular task will come to play in it. Each student is honored with a certificate of recognition from the Adrian Optimist Club and $20.00 in Adrian Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Bucks”.

For March, the Miami student is Crystal Routen. Crystal, a junior, is the daughter of Forrest and Shelly Routen. She is very active especially in FFA, choir, volleyball, softball, basketball, and track. Crystal is also very active beyond school with more FFA and softball, as well as working part-time. She truly appreciates the inspiration she receives from her friends and Coach Keith Smith. She does not have a sure plan for after high school; but if she goes to college, basketball will likely be involved. Miami staff state that Crystal is extremely hard working and determined to succeed. She wants very much to do well in any endeavor, both at school and at home; and they are proud of her.

Pictured: Dr Daniel Johnson, Miami Principal; Crystal Routen; and Adrian Optimist member Jerry Ferguson

Christian Graham, a junior, is the Adrian student for March. He is the son of Roni and Christian Graham. Christian is active in football, wrestling, track, FFA, and FCCLA at school. After school he enjoys any activity done outside; especially fishing and hanging with friends. Christian is inspired by his family pushing him to be the best he can be. He plans to attend college and play football there. Staff at Adrian say Christian is a really great student to have in class; he always has a smile on his face and is willing to work. Christian is always respectful and an all around fun person.

Pictured: Teacher Shaun Bruto; Christian Graham; and Adrian Optimist member Jerry Ferguson 

The Ballard student for March is Cheyenne Page, senior daughter of Kent and Lori Page. Staff at Ballard states “Cheyenne is involved in several extra-curricular activities including volleyball, NHS, and 4-H. She plans on going to nursing school after high school and is working very hard to make sure her future is successful. She is a T.A. for elementary art and works well with elementary students one-on-one to help them complete projects on time. She has been seen to go from an introvert to an extrovert from 9th-12th grade. She is very helpful and always does what is asked of her. She is very humble, respectful, and genuinely cares about others. She is very organized and a great multi-tasker! ”     

Pictured: Superintendent and Adrian Optimist member, John Siebeneck; Cheyenne Page; and Adrian Optimist member Jerry Ferguson

HHH Logo Winner

Thank You to everyone who submitted a picture for the 2013 Highway, Hogs, and Hillbillies logo contest.  This years winner is Blaine Baldwin of Butler. Congratulations Blaine. The next scheduled event will be June 8th.  The winning  logo will appear on all caps, shirts and paper work associated with the June Poker run hosted by  Bates County Drug Recovery Court!
More details and registration information later.  

Potato Bar April 12th

The Kern Senior Center in Rich Hill invites everyone to enjoy an evening Potato Bar, with homemade dessert, tea and coffee. Your free will donation will support the Rich Hill Senior Center. The Potato dinner will be held Friday April 12^th from 5 pm until the food is gone.

New Restaurant on Butler Square

A new Restaurant is going to be opening EL DORADO Mexican Restaurant and Cantina will be located on the Southeast Side of the Butler square next door to West Central Action Agency and will serve Authentic Mexican food as well as alcohol. This restaurant is suppose to be open in 2 months time completely remodeled and ready to serve Bates County.

CIRCUIT COURT NEWS MARCH 25-31,2013‏

Maygan Inglehart v Bank of America & Bank of America Home Loan Servicing, Petition filed.

Mitchell Brooks v Cheri Brooks-Brandt, Appeal filed.

Jessica Talley v Blake Talley, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

Tonja Doles v Bradley Doles, Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed.

St v. Debbie Leemasters, Felony possession of methamphetamines, set for 4-15-13.

St v. Mike Leemasters, Felony possession of  methamphetamines, set for 4-15-13.

St v. Terry a West, Jr. Felony non-support, set for 4-15-13.

St v. Melissa D Hill, I: Felony possession of controlled substance, hydrocodone; II: Felony possession of methaphetamines, set for 4-15-13.

St v. Bryan A Wood, I: Felony burglary, II: Felony stealing, set for 4-15-13.

St v. Brian Yelton, Felony possession of controlled substance, set for 4-15-13.

St v. Gregory T Housh, Felony failure to register as a sex offender, set for 4-15-13.

State of MO ex rel Daniels Plumbing, relators v. James K Journey, Petition for Writ of Prohibition filed.